This past weekend, the 24-year-old ice dancer and his partner, sister Maia, competed at the 2015 Grand Prix Final in Barcelona, Spain, where he was battling a stomach illness.

However, he skated anyhow and the duo placed 4th, just missing the podium.

“After knowing Alex my entire life, it’s amazing that he can still surprise and inspire me. So proud of how resilient and determined he was. Thank you for all of the support!” Maia shared on Instagram after the competition.